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Day 3 for Army Recognition Editorial Team at IDEX 2023, the International Defense Exhibition that takes place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates from 20 to 24 February 2023. Discover the latest defense products displayed at IDEX 2023 with exclusive videos about EDGE Caracal unveiling a new 5.56mm light machine gun, ADASI air truck drone anf Greek company Theon Sensors manufacturer of Night Vision and Thermal imaging devices.
Advertsing its presence at IDEX 2023, in the current global context and the challenges of high-intensity military conflicts, Mac Jee's industrial development strategy offers unique solutions. As a recognized specialist in the manufacture of MK series and anti-bunker aerial ammunition, MacJee's facilities in Brazil allow it to achieve very high daily production rates to meet the immediate strategic needs of the largest air forces in ultra-short lead times.
During IDEX 2023, International Defense Exhibition in Abu Dhabi, UAE, the UAE-based company IAG (International Armored Group) performs a live mobility demonstration of four security and armored vehicles including the Light Patrol Vehicle, a Water Cannon, the RILA Xtreme MRAP, and the Guardian Xtreme MRAP.
At IDEX 2023, International Defense Exhibition in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, the UAE-based company Streit Group launches three new wheeled armored vehicles including the Cobra 4, Scorpion 3, and the Spartan Monocoque.
Saab has received an order for NLAW (Next Generation Light Anti-Tank Weapon) from the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command. The order value is approximately SEK 400 million with product deliveries planned during 2024.
According to information published by the French Journalist Jean-Dominique Merchet via Twitter, on February 17, 2023, France will be ready to provide 25 AMX-10P French-made tracked armored IFVs (Infantry Fighting Vehicles) to Ukraine.
The U.S. Marine Corps awarded Northrop Grumman the initial production and operations contract for the Next Generation Handheld Targeting System (NGHTS). NGHTS is a compact targeting system that provides advanced precision targeting and is capable of operation in GPS-denied environments.
In Pantao Ragat, Lanao del Norte, on February 12, Philippine Army's 4th Mechanized Infantry (Kalasag) Battalion conducted a functional test of its newly-acquired M125A2 Armored Mortar Carrier (AMC) armed with a CARDOM 120mm Mounted Mortar System (MMS), Defense Studies reports.
The Norwegian military procurement authority NDMA has commissioned Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH & Co. KG (KMW) with delivering 54 of its latest Leopard 2A7 main battle tanks designated Leopard 2A7NO. The vehicles are scheduled for delivery from 2026 to 2028. The necessary set of agreements for this was signed in Munich on February 17. It includes the option for an additional 18 Leopard 2A7NO tanks.
The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency on February 16 announced that the State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Netherlands of M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers and related equipment for an estimated cost of $670 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale.
MBDA Germany communicates about the support it is bringing to the German army’s Patriot air defense modernization imposed by the more complex threats, including identification of friend or foe. This leads to improved reliability and extended functions of the air defense systems. Extensive tests with the new Patriot configuration have now been carried out at the MBDA test site in Freinhausen. The Bundeswehr should then operate the more modern Patriot available this year.
On February 9, 2023, at 11:01 p.m. Pacific Time from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, a team of the United States Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen launched an unarmed Minuteman III InterContinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) equipped with a test reentry vehicle.
During the "Mission Aigle" in Romania, the First Artillery Regiment of the French Army performed a live firing exercise with the LRU (Lance Roquette Unitaire - Unitary Launch Rocket) with the launch of real rockets. The LRU is a French version of the American M270 MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System)
Romania's Ministry of National Defense has requested approval from Parliament to initiate the procurement process for 150 Piranha 5 armored personnel carriers, reports on Romania-insider.com. The cost of purchasing these vehicles is estimated at USD 674 million.
The Moldovan Army on February 14 took delivery of three more Piranha-3H armored personnel carriers from the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany.
According to information published on the Polish News website "TVP World" on February 15, 2023, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki announced during a press conference, that the Polish army ordered 48 additional Krab 155mm tracked self-propelled howitzers. Due to this new order and the contract signed with Ukraine, the Polish Defense industry will increase production of the local-made KRAB, a 155mm self-propelled howitzer based on tracked armored produced by the Polish company HSW (Huta Stalowa Wola) in cooperation with BAE Systems and OBRUM.
The Japanese Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced it is to start procuring two new types of small arms for the infantry units of the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF) in FY2023, Shinichi Kiyotani reports on European Security and Defence website. The new procurement includes the acquisition of Belgian FN Herstal MINIMI Mk3 light machine guns and German G28 sniper rifles.
According to a statement released by the British Ministry of Defense on February 15, 2023, Ukraine will receive capabilities worth millions including tank spares, uncrewed air systems, electronic warfare, and air defense, from the first package of multi-million pound funding from the International Fund for Ukraine (IFU).
During the latest Ukraine Defense Contact Group that was held in Brussels on February 14, 2023, the United States Secretary of Defense, Lloyd J. Austin details the latest military aid packages for Ukraine including Main Battle Tanks and air defense systems coming from European countries and Canada.
Acting on behalf of Ukraine, the German Ministry of Defence has tasked Rheinmetall with supplying 300,000 rounds of 35mm ammunition for the Gepard anti-aircraft tank, which is now deployed by the Ukrainian military. The order value is in the low three-digit million euro range.
For the first time in its history, the Australian Army (ADF) will have the ability to accurately hit surface targets hundreds of kilometres away with guided missiles, the Australian MoD reports. The M142 high mobility artillery rocket system (HIMARS) will be acquired as the first land-based, surface-to-surface missile system, which will be a component of Defence’s future long-range strike capability. The Lockheed Martin system has a range of 300km, with plans to make munitions capable of even longer distances.
In a tweet posted on February 14, the Estonian Ministry of Defense is thanking Spain for announcing it will deploy NASAMS air defense systems to Estonia for four months to strengthen NATO's eastern flank after the two countries struck a deal on Tuesday, February 14. Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur and Minister of Defense of Spain Margarita Robles made the agreement on the sidelines of the NATO defense ministers' meeting in Brussels, ERR news reports.
According to information published by "The Eurasian Times" on February 14, 2023, during Aero India defense aerospace that is taking place in Bengaluru, India, the Russian defense industry announced a plan to share the technology of the new Russian-made T-14 Armata Main Battle Tank (MBT) for the joint development of the future Indian Army’s MBT.
The four Leopard 2A4s offered by Canada to Ukraine undertook a long journey between the military base in Gagetown, New Brunswick, and the front line in Ukraine, Radio Canada reports. The fourth and final flew to Europe on Thursday, February 9. One hundred Canadian soldiers had to coordinate a complex transport operation in less than two weeks.
According to a Tweet published by "Philippe Top-Action" on February 15, 2023, a first batch of 14 French AMX-10RC 6x6 anti-tank reconnaissance armored vehicles are on the way to Ukraine. According to our source, a total of 30 AMX-10RC will be delivered to Ukraine.
